Fans have been left outraged after fan favourite Kim-Joy narrowly missed out on the GBBOcrown in tonight's dramatic finale.

Hoards of viewers tweeted that the beloved baker, 27, had been 'robbed' of the prize, which instead went to bookies' favourite, research scientist Rahul, 30 on Tuesday night.

Kim-Joy, a mental health specialist, won first place in the technical round and was praised in the signature bake challenge but ultimately struggled with her showstopper bake, which Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith dubbed a 'missed opportunity'.

Viewers were devastated that she didn't win, with one tweeting: 'She was the real winner!'

Another posted: 'What even just happened with GBBO? How on Earth is Rahul the most “consistent and ambitious” baker? Consistently messed it up and Kim-Joy was far better overall. Robbed.'

Kim-Joy, 27, didn't win Great British Bake Off 2018, despite performing well in the signature round and winning the technical. Her showstopper (pictured) was described as a 'missed opportunity' by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith

'Kim-Joy was the real winner by a bakers dozen,' a third said.

One fan wrote: 'What just happened?? Rahul has been rubbish for the last three weeks and had a ‘mare this week! Kim Joy’s blood and sweat were in this weeks bakes!'

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For their signature challenge the three finalists were tasked with making donuts with filling, and Kim Joy decided to make hers with amaretto and almond, which were decorated with bees made of icing and sugar glass flowers.

Prue and Paul criticised the donuts for not being 'uniform' but praised the taste of them.

During the technical round the finalists were sent outside to bake pitta breads and three varieties of fire-roasted dip on open fires.

Bake Off viewers took to Twitter to say they were devastated that she didn't win (pictured), with one saying: 'She was the real winner!'

They all struggled during this round as they were unclear about how to bake the breads and cook the dips; struggling to judge the temperature of the fire and finding the right consistency of the dip.

Rahul said his bread was a 'disgrace', Paul said it was more of a 'flat bread' than a pita.

Kim-Joy won first place in the technical, with Prue saying her breadwas 'very good'. Rahul got second and Ruby came third.

For their showstopper round, the bakers were instructed to make a landscape dessert with a perfect structure that tasted deliciously.

Kim-Joy made a structure of The Lost City of Atlantis out of nutmeg, and decorated it with props made of orange buttercream and salted caramel.

Rahul was crowned the winner of the series after wowing the judges with his 'absolutely delicious' showstopper. Pictured left to right: Paul, Rahul and Prue

In the technical round the bakers had to bake a pitta bread outside on an open fire (pictured), which all three of them found challenging

It didn't go well, as Prue and Paul said that while it was well-baked flavours didn't go together.

Paul said: 'I think youre missing a trick, I think you could have done something miore with this. It just falls a little bit flat.'

Rahul made an edible rock garden which he said represented his coming to the UK. He was given an extra 15 minutes of time after one of his storage jars smashed because of the intense summer heat in the tent.

His bake may have been what swung it for the judges, as they said it was 'original', 'melts in the mouth' and 'absolutely delicious'.

Despite the controversy, Kim-Joy was clearly thrilled for Rahul, saying: 'I am so so pleased for Rahul, but I'll just tell people I was in the final, it speaks for itself.'

Kim-Joy's pitta bread (pictured) and three homemade dips won the technical round, with Prue telling her it was 'very good'

Prue and Paul criticised her donuts (pictured) during the signature round for not being 'uniform' but praised the taste of them

Rahul was given an extra 15 minutes of time after one of his storage jars smashed. Pictured: Rahul with Sandi Toksvig and Paul after his win was announced

The public favourite Kim-Joy was awarded Star Baker during the series' first ever Spice Week for her mini gingerbread house and festive chandelier, as well as during Vegan Week.

She was born in Belgium to an English father and Malaysian-Chinese mother, grew up in London and now lives in Leeds, and previously revealed her mixed-heritage background is reflected in her open attitude to all styles of baking.

She said: 'None of my family really bake, it's just me that bakes. My friends have always wanted me to apply, but I didn't feel confident enough to apply until this year. I went into the tent mostly for myself to see if I could do it!'

During the semi-finals, Kim-Joy was left in tears over chocolate mousse, declaring she was ready to leave the tent when she couldn't make the dessert, leaving viewers heartbroken.

She has been awarded star baker twice, been at the bottom once and has never won a technical challenge.

THE PUBLIC FAVOURITE VS THE BOOKIE'S CHOICE: KIM JOY AND RAHUL'S BAKE OFF JOURNEY

WEEK ONE: BISCUIT WEEK

Signature:Regional biscuits

Rahul's Fennel and coconut Pitcaithly Bannock got a bad review from Prue who said 'I don't think the fennel has quite the flavour you thought it had.'

Kim-Joy's Orange Blossom York Biscuits were described as 'abolutely exquisite' by Prue. Paul said it was a 'beautifully balanced biscuit' with 'beautiful flavours'.

Technical: Wagon Wheel

Kim-Joy came in tenth place out of the 13 bakers while Rahul took seventh.

Showstopper: Biscuit selfie portrait

Rahul's First Spring in the UK impressed with Paul describing it as a well baked biscuit and combined with the design made for a 'great job'.

Kim-Joy's 'Me at Miyajima Shrine' piece had 'amazing decorations' according to Prue but she said it could do with a tiny bit more spice.

WEEK TWO: Cake week

Signature: Traybake

Kim-Joy's Pandan Leaf Chiffon Cake were called 'really elegant' by Prue while Paul said that the textures were perfect although he didn't like the flavour.

Rahul's Lemon and Cardamon traybake tasted 'beautiful' according to Paul.

Rahul's Ghungi Chat and Coriander Posto & Veg Tartlets were put down for excessive filling but the Ghungi Chat had Prue describe them as 'poetry'.

Kim-Joy's Mascarpone Squirrel and Broccoli & Tomato Tartlets saw her earn her second Hollywood handshake thanks to her 'very good job.'

Technical: Vegan tropical fruit pavlova

Kim-Joy scored her very lowest coming last place while Rahul won his first technical challenge

Showstopper: Vegan celebration cake

Kim-Joy's Lavender & Lemon Fox Cake was described as a 'very nice cake' thanks to the well executed flavour balance.

Rahul's Chocolate and Coconut Layer Cake with Raspberry Jam was 'weakened' by the coconut drizzle and tasted 'too much' of coconut.

STAR BAKER: Kim-Joy

WEEK EIGHT: Danish week

Signature: Smørrebrød

Kim-Joy's Bumblebee eggs & Fish Smørrebrød were praised for being 'authentic' but the bread was not stiff enough for Paul.

Rahul's Smoked Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Smørrebrød had created a very dense rye bread and was described as 'awful' by Paul.

Techical: Aebleskiver

Rahul's burnt pancakes saw him come in last while Kim-Joy came in second.

Showstopper: Kagekone

Rahul's Indian King Kagekone received criticism from both judges for being overcooked.

Prue had never seen 'more exquisite piping' than that on Kim-Joy's Off to the Opera Kagekone, though flavour wise it was 'underbaked and soggy' reducing the baker to tears.

WEEK NINE: Semi-final Patisserie week

Signature: Dipped Madeleines

Rahul's Orange Curd and Raspberry & Lemon Madeleines impressed and although the raspberry flavour didn't rise as well the orange ones were 'delicious' according to Paul.

Kim-Joy's Orange Bunny and Ginger & Lemon Madeleines were 'beautifully ices' but had too much baking powder in them and were slightly lacking in flavour.

Technical: Torta setteveli

After being reduced to tears by the chocolate mousse Kim-Joy managed to come in second while Rahul came in fourth.

Showstopper: Parisian Patisserie Window

Kim-Joy's Passionfruit & Meringue, Orange Religieuses and Lemon & Blueberry Mille-feuille were too large according to Paul and were not delicate enough while the latter looked 'dull'. However, there was high praise for her flavours.

Rahul's Classic Fruit Tarts, Caramel Eclairs and Lemon & Blueberry Mille-Feuille were 'unfinished' due to lack of glazing and a 'boring' eclair according to Paul. Though he was able to redeem himself with the Mille-Feuille.

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